Vera Georgievna Kugusheva Manuscripts, 1919-1976

Collection context

Creator:
Kugusheva, Vera Georgievna and Al'tovskaia, Vera
Extent:
10 items 10 items
Language:
Russian .
Scope and content:

Collection includes Kugusheva's memoirs, discussing her family and youth; excerpts from her diaries, touching on in particular Vladivostok in 1920; transcription of the memories of Vera Al'tovskaia about Alesha Prokof'ev, a revolutionary; manuscripts about the banker Vladimir Isakovich; and a copy of a letter from Kugusheva to Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, offering to help in his research.

Biographical / historical:

Vera Georgievna Kugusheva (Burnasheva in her second marriage), painter and graphic artist. Was born September 7, 1899, Slobodskaia Vyatka Gubernia, now Kirov Region.

In emigration in France. Member of the salons: Winter (1954-1956), the Union of French Artists (1956, 1958), Independent (1960, 1963, 1965-1967).

Died June 27, 1979 (France) and buried in the cemetery of Cormeilles-en-Parisis, near Paris.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Vera Georgievna Kugusheva Manuscripts; Box and Folder (if known); Bakhmeteff Archive, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
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